Head of Procurement Services & Strategic Purchasing

UNB Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Job summary

UNB Finance invites applications for the Manager of Procurement Services in Fredericton. This role leads procurement policy, strategy, and supplier relations to ensure best value and compliance with NB regulations.

Reporting to the Director of Financial Services, you will develop and maintain procurement processes, lead a team of procurement professionals, and promote continuous improvement in a large university setting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years' progressive procurement experience, with at least 2 years supervisory experience.
• CPPB certification or willingness to obtain a designation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and subject-matter expertise on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Develop, implement, and maintain procurement policies, procedures, guidelines, and internal controls to support effective, transparent, and compliant purchasing practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, including NB Public Purchasing Act, APA, Crown Construction Act, CRA requirements, and university policies.
• Provide strategic procurement guidance to faculties and departments to support acquisition of high-quality goods and services while achieving best value.
• Lead and support competitive procurement processes, including evaluating tenders, negotiating with vendors, and awarding contracts.

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline

CPPB certification - UPPCC or equivalent (designations-in-progress ok)

Job description

UNB Finance invites applications for the Manager of Procurement Services in Fredericton. This role leads procurement policy, strategy, and supplier relations to ensure best value and compliance with NB regulations.

Reporting to the Director of Financial Services, you will develop and maintain procurement processes, lead a team of procurement professionals, and promote continuous improvement in a large university setting.